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Professor Kirk Semple

Director of International Research, Professor

  1. 2005
  2. Published

    Long-Term Fate of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in an Agricultural Soil.

    Doick, K. J., Klingelmann, E., Burauel, P., Jones, K. C. & Semple, K. T., 15/05/2005, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 39, 10, p. 3663-3670 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal article

  3. Published

    Effects of sheep dip pesticides on biofilms involved in secondary sewage treatment.

    Jones, K., Dawson, C., Heaton, J., Mason, R. J., Waring, S. & SemplE, K. T., 04/2005.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Other

  4. Published

    Formation and release of non-extractable C-14-Dicamba residues in soil under sterile and non-sterile regimes.

    Gevao, B., Jones, K. C. & Semple, K. T., 01/2005, In: Environmental Pollution. 133, 1, p. 17-24 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  5. Published

    Formation of non-extractable pesticide residues: observations on compound differences, measurement and regulatory issues.

    Mordaunt, C. J., Gevao, B., Jones, K. C. & Semple, K. T., 01/2005, In: Environmental Pollution. 133, 1, p. 25-34 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  6. Published

    Influence of plants on the chemical extractability and biodegradability of 2,4-dichlorophenol in soil.

    Boucard, T. K., Bardgett, R. D., Jones, K. C. & Semple, K. T., 01/2005, In: Environmental Pollution. 133, 1, p. 53-62 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  7. Published

    Introductory remarks to the Special Issue.

    Semple, K. T., Jones, K. C. & Craven, A., 01/2005, In: Environmental Pollution. 133, 1, p. 1-2 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  8. Published

    Obituary - Dedication to the memory of Professor Allan Walker - 1994-2004.

    Semple, K. T., Jones, K. C. & Craven, A., 01/2005, In: Environmental Pollution. 133, 1, p. 3

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  9. Published

    Distribution of Aged 14C-PCB and 14C-PAH Residues in Particle-Size and Humic Fractions of an Agricultural Soil.

    Doick, K. J., Burauel, P., Jones, K. C. & Semple, K. T., 2005, In: Journal of Environmental Monitoring. 39, 17, p. 6575-6583 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  10. Published

    Ligand arsenic complexation and immunoperoxidase detection of metallothionein in the earthworm 'Lumbricus rubellus' inhabiting arsenic-rich soil.

    Langdon, C. J., Winters, C., Sturzenbaum, S. R., Morgan, A. J., Charnock, J. M., Meharg, A. A., Piearce, T. G., Lee, P. H. & Semple, K. T., 2005, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 39, 7, p. 2042-2048 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  11. Published

    Linking Catabolism to Cyclodextrin Extractability: Determination of the Microbial Availability of PAHs in Soil.

    Doick, K. J., Dew, N. M. & Semple, K. T., 2005, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 39, 22, p. 8858-8864 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  12. 2004
  13. Published

    Non-exhaustive extraction techniques (NEETs) for the prediction of naphthalene mineralisation in soil.

    Patterson, C. J., Semple, K. T. & Paton, G. I., 15/12/2004, In: FEMS Microbiology Letters. 241, 2, p. 215-220 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  14. Published

    Environmental health impacts : occurrence, explosure and significance : meeting report, held at University of Lancaster, UK in September 2003.

    Martin, F. L. & Semple, K. T., 09/2004, In: Mutagenesis. 19, 5, p. 423-429 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  15. Published

    Effects of a simulated synthetic pyrethoid sheep dip spill on microbiological interaction in secondary sewage treatment.

    Waring, S., Heaton, J., Semple, K. T. & Jones, K., 07/2004, Proceedings of the Society for Applied Microbiology summer conference on dairy and food microbiology : challenges and opportunities.. p. 46-47 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  16. Published

    Defining bioavailability and bioaccessibility of contaminated soil and sediment is complicated.

    Semple, K. T., Doick, K. J., Jones, K. C., Burauel, P., Craven, A. & Harms, H., 06/2004, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 38, 12, p. 228A-231A

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  17. Published

    Single-well reactive tracer test and stable isotope analysis for determination of microbial activity in a fast hydrocarbon-contaminated aquifer.

    Burbery, L., Cassiani, G., Andreotti, G., Ricchiuto, T. & Semple, K. T., 05/2004, In: Environmental Pollution. 129, 2, p. 321-330 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  18. Published

    Influence of hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin on the extraction and biodegradation of phenanthrene in soil.

    Reid, B. J., Stokes, J. D., Jones, K. C. & Semple, K. T., 03/2004, In: Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 23, 3, p. 550-556 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  19. Published

    Effects of organophosphate and synthetic pyrethroid sheep dip formulations on protozoan survival and bacterial survival and growth.

    Boucard, T. K., Parry, J. D., Jones, K. & Semple, K. T., 15/01/2004, In: FEMS Microbiology Ecology. 47, 1, p. 121-127 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  20. Published

    Effects of a simulated organophosphate sheep dip spill on microbiological interactions in secondary sewage treatment.

    Dawson, C., Semple, K. & Jones, K., 2004, Society for Applied Microbiology Summer Conference on Dairy and Food Microbiology: Challenges and Opportunities.. p. 47

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  21. 2003
  22. Published

    Assessment of spiking procedures for the introduction of a phenanthrene-LNAPL mixture into field-wet soil.

    Doick, K. J., Lee, P. H. & Semple, K. T., 12/2003, In: Environmental Pollution. 126, 3, p. 399-406 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  23. Published

    Bioavailability of hydrophobic organic contaminants in soils: fundamental concepts and techniques for analysis.

    Semple, K. T., Morriss, A. W. J. & Paton, G. I., 12/2003, In: European Journal of Soil Science. 54, 4, p. 809-818 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  24. Published

    The development of phenanthrene catabolism in soil amended with transformer oil.

    Lee, P. H., Doick, K. J. & Semple, K. T., 21/11/2003, In: FEMS Microbiology Letters. 228, 2, p. 217-223 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  25. Published

    Sequential extraction of low concentrations of pyrene and formation of non-extractable residues in sterile and non-sterile soils.

    Macleod, C. J. A. & Semple, K. T., 11/2003, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 35, 11, p. 1443-1450 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  26. Published

    Temporal changes in the availability of pyrene in two soils under sterile and non-sterile conditions.

    Macleod, C. J. A. & Semple, K. T., 11/2003, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 35, 11, p. 1443-1450 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  27. Published

    Inherited resistance to arsenate toxicity in two populations of Lumbricus rubellus.

    Langdon, C. J., Piearce, T. G., Meharg, A. A. & Semple, K. T., 10/2003, In: Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 22, 10, p. 2344-2348 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  28. Published

    Interactions between earthworms and arsenic in the soil environment : a review.

    Langdon, C. J., Piearce, T. G., Meharg, A. A. & Semple, K. T., 08/2003, In: Environmental Pollution. 124, 3, p. 361-373 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  29. Published

    Arsenic speciation in the earthworms Lumbricus rubellus and Dendrodrilus rubidus.

    Langdon, C. J., Piearce, T. G., Feldmann, J., Semple, K. T. & Meharg, A. A., 06/2003, In: Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 22, 6, p. 1302-1308 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  30. Published

    Nonextractable pesticide residues in soil.

    Gevao, B., Jones, K. C., Semple, K. T., Craven, A. & Burauel, P., 1/04/2003, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 37, 7, p. 138A-144A

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  31. Published

    The effect of soil: water ratios on the mineralisation of phenanthrene: LNAPL mixtures in soil.

    Doick, K. J. & Semple, K. T., 14/03/2003, In: FEMS Microbiology Letters. 220, 1, p. 29-33 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  32. 2002
  33. Published

    Yellow earthworms : distinctive pigmentation associated with arsenic and copper tolerance in Lumbricus rubellus.

    Piearce, T. G., Langdon, C. J., Meharg, A. A. & Semple, K. T., 12/2002, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 34, 12, p. 1833-1838 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  34. Published

    The adaptation of two similar soils to pyrene catabolism.

    Macleod, C. J. A. & Semple, K. T., 10/2002, In: Environmental Pollution. 119, 3, p. 357-364 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  35. Published

    Temporal changes in earthworm availability and extractability of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soil.

    Johnson, D. L., Jones, K. C., Langdon, C. J., Piearce, T. G. & Semple, K. T., 09/2002, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 34, 9, p. 1363-1370 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  36. Published

    Induction of PAH-catabolism in mushroom compost and its use in the biodegradation of soil-associated phenanthrene.

    Reid, B. J., Fermor, T. R. & Semple, K. T., 06/2002, In: Environmental Pollution. 118, 1, p. 65-73 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  37. Published

    Arsenic-speciation in arsenate-resistant and non-restistant populations of the earthworm Lumbricus rubellus.

    Langdon, C. J., Meharg, A. A., Feldmann, J., Balgar, T., Charnock, J., Farqhar, M., Piearce, T. G., Semple, K. T. & Cotter-Howells, J., 2002, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 4, 4, p. 603-608 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  38. Published

    Effect of a synthetic pyrethroid-based sheep dip on protozoa predating faecal coliforms and salmonellae in farm slurries.

    Owen, D., Brown, J., Cummings, B., Semple, K. T. & Jones, K., 2002, Proceedings of the Society for Applied Microbiology summer conference on pathogens in the environment and changing ecosystems.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  39. Published

    The potential for anaerobic mineralisation of hydrocarbon constituents of oily drill cuttings from the North Sea seabed.

    Artz, R. R. E., Semple, K. T., Killham, K., Prosser, J. I. & Paton, G. I., 2002, In: Journal of Environmental Monitoring. 4, 4, p. 553-557 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  40. 2001
  41. Published

    Resistance to copper toxicity in populations of the earthworms Lumbricus rubellus and Dendrodrilus rubidus from contaminated mine wastes.

    Langdon, C. J., Piearce, T. G., Meharg, A. A. & Semple, K. T., 10/2001, In: Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 20, 10, p. 2336-2341 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  42. Published

    Survival and behaviour of the earthworms Lumbricus rubellus and Dendrodrilus rubidus from arsenate-contaminated and non-contaminated sites.

    Langdon, C. J., Piearce, T. G., Meharg, A. A. & Semple, K. T., 07/2001, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 33, 9, p. 1239-1244 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  43. Published

    Impact of composting strategies on the treatment of soils contaminated with organic pollutants.

    Semple, K. T., Reid, B. J. & Fermor, T. R., 04/2001, In: Environmental Pollution. 112, 2, p. 269-283 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  44. Published

    Serial extraction for radiolabelled dicamba and 2,4-DCP from soil.

    Brooking, R. & Semple, K. T., 04/2001, In: Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society. 221, Part 1, p. U172

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  45. Published

    A simple C-14-respirometric method for assessing microbial catabolic potential and contaminant bioavailability.

    Reid, B. J., MacLeod, C. J. A., Lee, P. H., Morriss, A. W. J., Stokes, J. D. & Semple, K. T., 15/03/2001, In: FEMS Microbiology Letters. 196, 2, p. 141-146 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  46. Published

    Bioavailability of nonextractable (bound) pesticide residues to earthworms.

    Gevao, B., Mordaunt, C., Semple, K. T., Piearce, T. G. & Jones, K. C., 1/02/2001, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 35, 3, p. 501-507 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  47. Published

    Effects of a pyrethroid-insecticide sheep dip on soil microbial activity.

    Boucard, T., Brookin, R., Jones, K. & Semple, K. T., 2001, Society of General Microbiology - 148th Meeting.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  48. Published

    The role of microorganisms in ecological risk assessment of hydrophobic organic contaminants in soils.

    MacLeod, C. J. A., Morriss, A. W. J. & Semple, K. T., 2001, Advances in Applied Microbiology. San Diego, Calif.: Academic Press, Vol. 48. p. 171-212 42 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  49. 2000
  50. Published

    Influence of contact time on extractability and degradation of pyrene in sons.

    Macleod, C. J. A. & Semple, K. T., 12/2000, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 34, 23, p. 4952-4957 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  51. Published

    Impact of synthetic pyrethroid-sheep dip on the microflora present in animal slurries.

    Semple, K. T., Hughes, P., Langdon, C. J. & Jones, K., 09/2000, In: FEMS Microbiology Letters. 190, 2, p. 255-260 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  52. Published

    Nonexhaustive cyclodextrin-based extraction technique for the evaluation of PAH bioavailability.

    Reid, B. J., Stokes, J. D., Jones, K. C. & Semple, K. T., 08/2000, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 34, 15, p. 3174-3179 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  53. Published

    Bioavailability of persistent organic pollutants in soils and sediments - a perspective on mechanisms, consequences and assessment.

    Reid, B. J., Jones, K. C. & Semple, K. T., 04/2000, In: Environmental Pollution. 108, 1, p. 103-112 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  54. Published

    Bound pesticide residues in soils: a review.

    Gevao, B., Semple, K. T. & Jones, K. C., 04/2000, In: Environmental Pollution. 108, 1, p. 3-14 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  55. Published

    Introductory remarks to the special issue.

    Jones, K. C., Gevao, B., Mordaunt, C., Northcott, G. & Semple, K. T., 04/2000, In: Environmental Pollution. 108, 1, p. 1-2 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  56. Published

    Impact of electrical cable insulating oil on the mineralisation of [l-C-14]glucose in soil.

    Reid, B. J., Lee, P. H., Macleod, C. J. A., Morriss, A. W. J., Patel, D. & Semple, K. T., 15/01/2000, In: FEMS Microbiology Letters. 182, 2, p. 367-373 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

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